Afterwards

/ˈæftərwərdz/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At a later time; subsequently.

We had lunch and went for a walk afterwards.

Following an event in time.

The meeting lasted for two hours, and afterwards, we gathered for a coffee.

After the time that is referred to.

She finished her homework and joined her friends for a movie afterwards.

Later in a sequence of events.

After the concert, we took some photos, and afterwards, we went out to dinner.

Middle English: formed from 'after' + '-wards'.

and afterwards

indicating a continuation of events and consequences after a given point in time.

afterwards and then

indicating a sequence of events following a particular action.

after

at a later time; following.

following

taking place after a specified event.

Later on

We'll hang out, and then catch a movie afterwards.

Post-thing

Let’s meet and plan our trip post-thing.